Canon EF 85mm f/1.2L USM - The Keg

[SeattleSpeedster]

85L at 1.4

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[phamster]

*sigh* Unfortunately my 85L II coupled with my good ol' 5D got stolen in Gothenburg last Thursday.

Great pictures all ... Keeping my thumbs up that i get some money from the insurance company, but it will take a loooong time. :(

sorry to read about your combo.. sucks..

here are some to cheer you up..

rest are here

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=736493


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[assafphotography]

time for the weekly contribution!

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[phamster]

^^^ do you always get the most amazing looking brides? lucky you.. !!

very nice captures

[BigDaveE]

A couple at F1.2 -

1)
http://daveennis.zenfolio.com/img/v4/p73204589-4.jpg

2)
http://daveennis.zenfolio.com/img/v5/p25459332-4.jpg

[lbeck]

A couple at F1.2 -

1)
http://daveennis.zenfolio.com/img/v4/p73204589-4.jpg

2)
http://daveennis.zenfolio.com/img/v5/p25459332-4.jpg

Wow, nice and sharp for 1.2

[assafphotography]

Thanks Pham, I never really thought about it until now. Bride's seem to shine so much on that day. Which reminds me that I still have so much to learn!

^^^ do you always get the most amazing looking brides? lucky you.. !!

very nice captures

[marcus riley]

Went to a dinner-show a few days ago here in Beijing. For part of the show, there was a performer doing a tradition Chinese "face changing" act. Basically, he changes his painted face masks to different colors in front of the audience while effectively hiding each change, much as magicians would do. I was standing to the side of the stage taking pictures (lucky enough to be allowed to stand right at the edge of the stage). At one point, I saw him sucking through a long tube hidden on the sleeve of his costume while turned away from the audience. Smelling the gas, I prepared myself for what I thought was coming. I don't remember taking the picture of him spitting the fire; but I was following him as he danced around for maybe 20 seconds after sucking the fuel into his mouth, pumping the focus to keep him in focus, and holding the shutter half-down. Once the fire came out (toward me), it startled me enough that I pushed the shutter at the right moment. Sometime you get lucky...

These are unprocessed besides the second one being cropped a little.

5DmkII 1/500 iso1600 f1.4
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5DmkII 1/1600 iso1600 f3.5
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[airbutchie]

^ That last one is insanely HOT!!! Literally... Hhehehhehe... Great timing...

- airbutchie

[Azzure_7]

Some from yesterday. :)

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[assafphotography]

There hasn't been a post in this thread for almost a day. I'm at work and need to see some keg action

[phamster]

^^^^^^ there you go !!!


titled sisters for a lifetime.. here

i didn't use any alien bee tonight.. just 2 speed lights.

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=737497


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[assafphotography]

The water looks beautiful in the first picture. Good call on the B/W conversion for the second one!

I'm sure they'll be more then pleased with these pictures! Good work

[brownbugger]

what amazing pictures, this is probably the best lens canon makes , for the amount of money one could get a whole range of lens, but the quality this lens produces sets it apart.

[J-B]

*sigh* Unfortunately my 85L II coupled with my good ol' 5D got stolen in Gothenburg last Thursday.

Great pictures all ... Keeping my thumbs up that i get some money from the insurance company, but it will take a loooong time. :(

Ouch! I feel bad for you.
How did that happen (if I may ask)?

[laxative]

Ouch! I feel bad for you.
How did that happen (if I may ask)?

We were bowling at Hard Rock Café in Gothenburg and had our bags and stuff behind us on the bench and among them was my camera. I took some pictures of our family and was having a great time. Suddenly when i was getting my camera to take pictures of my stepsisters daughter i noticed that the camera is not there anymore.

We're quite certain we know who took the camera. We have pictures of them, we know they paid with a bank card and so on, but the local police didn't really understand that it's not about a 200e p&s camera so they were seriously just slacking around with the issue. We had to leave the country on Sunday so we had to leave the issue to my sister who lives there.

I'm not sure if it will sort out. Hope so, because it's the best lens i've ever used. :(
(sorry for my broken english)

[J-B]

We were bowling at Hard Rock Café in Gothenburg and had our bags and stuff behind us on the bench and among them was my camera. I took some pictures of our family and was having a great time. Suddenly when i was getting my camera to take pictures of my stepsisters daughter i noticed that the camera is not there anymore.

We're quite certain we know who took the camera. We have pictures of them, we know they paid with a bank card and so on, but the local police didn't really understand that it's not about a 200e p&s camera so they were seriously just slacking around with the issue. We had to leave the country on Sunday so we had to leave the issue to my sister who lives there.

I'm not sure if it will sort out. Hope so, because it's the best lens i've ever used. :(
(sorry for my broken english)

Sounds like the police over here. :rolleyes:
I hope everything works out for you. I hate all those stealing scumbags. Must have been quite a shock.

[laxative]

Sounds like the police over here. :rolleyes:
I hope everything works out for you. I hate all those stealing scumbags. Must have been quite a shock.

Yeah, i washed all the pain away with illegal amounts of Heineken which i felt the next day .. and the next day.

[inthedeck]

Curious, but, can you guys over in Europe insure your gear? Was your's insured, lax?

[laxative]

Curious, but, can you guys over in Europe insure your gear? Was your's insured, lax?

Yes, we do have insurance. It's not like we live in a cave you know. :lol:

[J-B]

Curious, but, can you guys over in Europe insure your gear? Was your's insured, lax?

You can, but last time I checked the price of such an insurance was CRAZY. (belgium, some time ago)
:mad:

[inthedeck]

Yes, we do have insurance. It's not like we live in a cave you know. :lol:

I realize that. :lol: I just meant if it is 'easy' to insure your gear and cost-effective. I guess J-B provided that answer. ;)

[rnb2]

My condolences to Lax on the theft of his gear - glad to hear it was insured, and hope the process isn't too painful. Also, your English is not remotely "broken" :)

In happier news (and I do feel a bit bad for it, under the circumstances), my 85 1.2L II just arrived (purchased from the fredmiranda.com Buy & Sell forum). Honestly, it's smaller than I expected - can't wait to try it out.

[J-B]

Yes, we do have insurance. It's not like we live in a cave you know. :lol:

Indeed, but it would be a good argument to buy the 85L. "But... our cave is so dark, honey"

[joeyjoeyjoey]

f/1.2

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2630/3820478051_b349b95015.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/joey_joey_joey/3820478051/)

[hkhorn10]

Wow...after reading every last page of this thread, I bumped this one up on my gear list and just ordered it.

It was a proud moment adding it to my signature....

[inthedeck]

^Congrats. Don't get too addicted. :)

[hkhorn10]

^Congrats. Don't get too addicted. :)


(too late already).

[inthedeck]

DOH! The mighty hath fallen. ;)

jjj...another speechless shot. :lol: Nice. How far were ya from the person/car? And where was your focus?

[phamster]

Wow...after reading every last page of this thread, I bumped this one up on my gear list and just ordered it.

It was a proud moment adding it to my signature....

congrats.. you will love your photos.. your camera will now be heavier but the pocket book will be lighter .. ha ha..

[inthedeck]

^Aint't that the truth. :lol:

[airfrogusmc]

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[airfrogusmc]

what amazing pictures, this is probably the best lens canon makes , for the amount of money one could get a whole range of lens, but the quality this lens produces sets it apart.

Don't get me wrong the 85L is great and I love mine but the 200 2L is a step up. No C/A to speak of and with IS well I can hand hold a 200 at 1/15 of sec I mean that incredible.

[phamster]

they make a 200 2L with IS ? what?

really need that one next.. ha ha.. not.. is it like 4K?

[inthedeck]

Don't get me wrong the 85L is great and I love mine but the 200 2L is a step up. No C/A to speak of and with IS well I can hand hold a 200 at 1/15 of sec I mean that incredible.

Yeah, I'm sure it's real nice...but, one needs to be making a living off of their 'job/hobby' in order to warrant the purchase. Unless, of course, someone just has money to spend on it. Most people really 'think' long and hard about purchasing this lens...and an average person probably wouldn't think of either or.

I'd sure love one...but, for now, I'll have to grow my bank account for a while...hehe.

[Cham_001]

http://www.orkut.com/Main#AlbumZoom.aspx?uid=840338262504624030&pid=1234097342569&aid=1234069045$pid=1234097342569

Just confirming how outstanding this piece of glass really is, extremely sharp and renders colours very accurately.....

I'll try an upload a couple of example shots very soon.....

[airfrogusmc]

I was responding to the statement that it was Canons best lens. ;)

[inthedeck]

I realize. ;) I'm just sayin...depends on who you ask... ;)

[airfrogusmc]

I realize. ;) I'm just sayin...depends on who you ask... ;)

Well its sharper, has less C/A and focuses faster I guess the down side is its heavy and pricey.

[inthedeck]

Yeap, I hear ya Allen. Still, would love to own one day, but, no go for now. :) I've heard/read lots of good things about it. :)

[airfrogusmc]

:lol::lol::lol:

Hey bro its only money...

[inthedeck]

Hey, if I 'ever' told the wife about that, there's no way I'd be alive, still. :lol:

Here's my latest creation...tried to go a little vintage with it...so, the slight green/yellow is intentional, but, looks right on my calibrated monitor...so, lemme know your thoughts, good or bad. ;) For now, I'm off to bed...gotta be up in 5 hours. :shock:

http://inthedeck.smugmug.com/photos/620081597_cy8fg-XL.jpg

[airfrogusmc]

I like the tone.

[jetcode]

There are some simply stunning images here in the last few pages 2001 on. Wow. Very happy to see this level of quality.

[advaitin]

Driving down the street in the evening. Ambient street light. For some reason I shot this with the Canon 1DM3 and 85L II. Just a grab--thinking I would see how it handles the exterior and interior lights.

ISO 400, Program 1/125s @ f1.6. Some post-process in CS4 for contrast and saturation, modest USM. That white line the length of the red trim is where the paint overlapped, not USM effect.

[inthedeck]

Thanks Allen.

Interesting shot, advaitin. ;)

[phamster]

nothing ground breaking but just the play with light and the keg..

from last nights fun wedding - i am starting to like doing these now.. i have 4 weddings this month.. 3 of 4 completed...

do your guys fore arms get crampy by the end of the night? lol... i need to work out.. or sell the keg..

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[ALaS]

Good stuff as always Pham!

[phamster]

Good stuff as always Pham!

thanks alas.. !

phamster

[assafphotography]

beautiful lighting and background on those Pham!

[shimmishim]

very nice!

In the second one, watch out for the CA. You can see the green/teal CA in the back behind the bride and the red/purple fringe in front of her along the pews (camera right). that's one of the downfalls of this lens and shooting wide open or near wide open. but i really like this shot. i may have to try this. :)

did you use a softbox'ed light in the front?



nothing ground breaking but just the play with light and the keg..

from last nights fun wedding - i am starting to like doing these now.. i have 4 weddings this month.. 3 of 4 completed...

do your guys fore arms get crampy by the end of the night? lol... i need to work out.. or sell the keg..



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[ekie]

few from beijing ... my travel people lens! :D

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[echo]

Great work everyone!!! :-)

[MigsVuitton]

My first engagement session with this lens... amazing!

http://www.5byseven.com/r&s/rs.jpg

[inthedeck]

^^ Nice set. Just curious as to how you achieve an image, such as the second one, from top, on the left side? Any flash used or just natural light?

[MigsVuitton]

^^ Nice set. Just curious as to how you achieve an image, such as the second one, from top, on the left side? Any flash used or just natural light?

It was all done with natural light. The specific picture you mentioned is using the sun (around 6pm) as back light with a wide aperture so the sun almost acts as a hair light.

I used a reflector in some shots to catch more light on her face but it was too harsh so I left it bare letting the wide aperture of the lens do it's magic.

[inthedeck]

Cool..so, in that shot, no reflector, eh? ;)

[MigsVuitton]

Nope... nothing. Just natural light :)

[inthedeck]

Nice. I gotta try that, sometime. ;)

[shimmishim]

oops. nevermind.

[johnaengus]

I got my keg today! Wow, it is huge. Just from some snapshots around the house, I can tell this is an amazing lens. I can tell I will be learning with it for a while. But it is quite amazing. Just plain, wow!

[johnaengus]

Here is one of my snapshots from today. I am amazed at this lens. I can't wait to get out of the house with it!

Canon 85 1.2L II, ISO 400, shutter 1/60, F/1.2. Hand held available light (not much though!!!!)

[inthedeck]

Bet the cat loves that couch. ;)

[GMCPhotographics]

I love to use mine for fashion and Portraiture:
If I hear any more complaints about how this lens or a 5D/5DII focusses...I think I will scream....ok...

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2595/3831884886_2c792b646e_o.jpg

and

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3503/3831885420_5476367881_o.jpg

[single_track]

^ Both great shots. I love the second one the best.

[advaitin]

to Gareth Cooper.

In the two shots above--I almost hesitate to ask--isn't that the same model?

Maybe it's my eyes getting worse, but the chin, lips, nose and slight lines under the eyes appear very similar.

[GMCPhotographics]

Thanks guys,
No they are 2 different models. Both were a delight to work with.
Here's two more shots of these two girls with their heads turned, again same 85IIL/5DII:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2667/3831092993_08be524aba_o.jpg

and

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2612/3831093529_ff54811bd4_o.jpg

[inthedeck]

Using a reflector with those? Or just natural light? Like the first one where the model is in the corner. ;)

[phamster]

I love to use mine for fashion and Portraiture:
If I hear any more complaints about how this lens or a 5D/5DII focusses...I think I will scream....ok...



and



Thanks guys,
No they are 2 different models. Both were a delight to work with.
Here's two more shots of these two girls with their heads turned, again same 85IIL/5DII:



and



Using a reflector with those? Or just natural light? Like the first one where the model is in the corner. ;)


those are realy nice for no extra light source.. i can not do that !! kudos..

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phamster

[amishclark]

gmc...the redhead is a stunner. nice shots!

[MigsVuitton]

Gareth: SUPERB images!

[ScootersDaddy]

Gareth, the redhead is a stunner!

I haven't used my 85L too much but decided to take it out for a spin today. Love the bokeh with this lens.

Two portaits:

http://www.atwoodknives.com/pics/jimbernotas.jpg

http://www.atwoodknives.com/pics/will.jpg

This person died twice apparently... :-)

http://www.atwoodknives.com/pics/whodiedwhodied.jpg

[airfrogusmc]

I love to use mine for fashion and Portraiture:
If I hear any more complaints about how this lens or a 5D/5DII focusses...I think I will scream....ok...

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2595/3831884886_2c792b646e_o.jpg

and

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3503/3831885420_5476367881_o.jpg

Beautiful...Just beautiful and I agree with your focus comments. This lens works great and focuses great. Different than the zooms most might be used to and 5D or a 5DII are both killer cameras and I get great shots everyday with my 5Ds. I never miss shots. Its like any gear, you need to spend some time with it to learn how to use it properly. Most just want to pick it up and rock and roll.

[GMCPhotographics]

Using a reflector with those? Or just natural light? Like the first one where the model is in the corner. ;)

I'm just using available light, moving the model to where's good, no reflectors either. I've tried the stobie stuff and it just doesn't work for me....not that I'm dissing it. I LOVE some of the strobie stuff that's on here. It's just a technique that's lost on me. I stick to what works for me and that's one of my mottos in life.

[GMCPhotographics]

gmc...the redhead is a stunner. nice shots!

She is a stunner isn't she. She got a little irritated on the day, because I wasn't spending as much time with her as the other model...lol! But she was so easy to work with and in just a few shots I nailed her look completely.
I took a few more of her using a 135L, I'll post some over on that lens forum page a bit later.
Either way, I hope she'll like her portraits.

[shimmishim]

What the?! Two models at once... :) Nice.

She is a stunner isn't she. She got a little irritated on the day, because I wasn't spending as much time with her as the other model...lol! But she was so easy to work with and in just a few shots I nailed her look completely.
I took a few more of her using a 135L, I'll post some over on that lens forum page a bit later.
Either way, I hope she'll like her portraits.

[inthedeck]

I'm just using available light, moving the model to where's good, no reflectors either. I've tried the stobie stuff and it just doesn't work for me....not that I'm dissing it. I LOVE some of the strobie stuff that's on here. It's just a technique that's lost on me. I stick to what works for me and that's one of my mottos in life.

I'm like you, but just the opposite. I like to use strobes on location, or in studio. This way, I know I won't have any limitations, especially here in Florida. It's Sunny, and next thing you know, it's a grey day, and back to Sunny again.

Though, I know the power of the 85...and as such I should use it more with natural light. ;) In time, I suppose. There's always a learning curve for one thing, or another.

Thanks for the info.

[GMCPhotographics]

I'm like you, but just the opposite. I like to use strobes on location, or in studio. This way, I know I won't have any limitations, especially here in Florida. It's Sunny, and next thing you know, it's a grey day, and back to Sunny again.

Though, I know the power of the 85...and as such I should use it more with natural light. ;) In time, I suppose. There's always a learning curve for one thing, or another.

Thanks for the info.

It's definately a lens for the shade, even in medium sunlight I find that I bounce off the 1/8000th sec max shutter speed of the 5DII at 100 ISO. This is a seriously bright lens. It's about 5x brighter than f2.8 glass. I have used a polariser in a few instances where I needed to use the f1.2 in bright conditions. I'm thinking of sourcing a good Neutral Density 3 stop filter...one with NO colour casts.

[inthedeck]

Jeff (another member here) and I just exchanged some funds for a B+W 3 stop. I'll let you know how it goes, once it arrives. Just need a willing test subject. ;)

[justaf IREMAN]

f1.4
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[tonylong]

It's definately a lens for the shade, even in medium sunlight I find that I bounce off the 1/8000th sec max shutter speed of the 5DII at 100 ISO. This is a seriously bright lens. It's about 5x brighter than f2.8 glass. I have used a polariser in a few instances where I needed to use the f1.2 in bright conditions. I'm thinking of sourcing a good Neutral Density 3 stop filter...one with NO colour casts.

I need to think of that -- using an ND or a CPL with this lens. That's one of those things that always slips my mind until later, but it really may help in some situations.

[GMCPhotographics]

Jeff (another member here) and I just exchanged some funds for a B+W 3 stop. I'll let you know how it goes, once it arrives. Just need a willing test subject. ;)

I have a 10 stop B+W and a 9 stop Hoya (for still water looks) and the Hoya has less of a colour cast. But neither is what I'd call neutral. I'm thinking of selling my 3 stop, 9 stop and 10 stop and just investing in a Singh Ray vari-ND.
It's expensive and a bit big...but it might worth the reduction in filters, plus I get functionality out of it.

[inthedeck]

Yeap, I thought along the same lines for a bit. While it'll be a cool filter to own, maybe down the road I'll invest in one. For now, either the 85 or the 135 will share this one until it's permanent that both get one. :)

Does using/applying the correct WB parameters not help with the color casts?

Oh, and cute kid, there, Dennis. :)

[ekie]

i highly recommend the singh-ray vari-ND! .. you can easily go from shooting natural light to strobes with a twist of the filter :D .. since you're limited to 1/200s sync speed, the vari-ND makes it easy to adjust depending on how much DOF (or lack there of) you want in the photo.

for example: taken around 1-2pm, high sun, harsh lighting and no shade .. @ f2, 1/200, iso100 .. single bare speedlight to camera left (with 1/2 CTO gel)
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3494/3305643298_2fbf9b9689_o.jpg

[inthedeck]

I remember that shot, T., nice. Man, I wish they made that thing in a 72mm thread. Alas, doesn't exist, I'm sure. :(

[ekie]

yea .. mines a 77mm, had to get stepup ring. couldnt pass up the deal though, ebay and live.com had that 25% cashback at the time so i got it for like 240 instead of what it usually cost :D

[inthedeck]

Now, that's more reasonable...haha. ;) Maybe another such deal will come around, again, who knows.

[shaktipalooza]

From last Sunday
http://www.largelifephotography.com/photos/622102023_UNwsc-XL.jpg
http://www.largelifephotography.com/photos/622111249_zbNQn-X2.jpg

http://www.largelifephotography.com/photos/622110555_b5Ne4-XL.jpg

[tonylong]

Nice, Shaktipalooza!

Where did you take these?

[phamster]

@shaktipalooza cool shots

just one to share..

http://i27.tinypic.com/264kroi.jpg

[kansascityshuffle]

@shaktipalooza cool shots

just one to share..

http://i27.tinypic.com/264kroi.jpg

Just awesome, as usual, Pham.

Obviously, you make it through our storm a bit ago...I thought we were going to get a tornado for awhile there.

[shaktipalooza]

Thanks folks. The images were taken here in Portland, Oregon. With Intel being located here there is a rather sizeable Indian population. My wife being one of them is originally from Andhra Pradesh, South India. The young lady (9yrs) is the daughter of some very close friends of ours. The mother was a dancer, her big sis is amazing dancer who did her premiere three hour solo performance just after she turned 13 years.

Amazing family originally from Tamil Nadu, South India, the grandfather was the former UN representative for India.

http://www.largelifephotography.com/photos/622100190_TcU6A-L.jpg

http://www.largelifephotography.com/photos/622098846_Q3nXZ-L.jpg

Big sis, also with the 85L
http://www.largelifephotography.com/photos/497706091_HPPwT-XL-3.jpg

together
http://www.largelifephotography.com/photos/497708223_YuZ9t-XL.jpg

[inthedeck]

^^ Nice shots. The one in the middle reminds me of a friend of mine. No idea where she went, after getting married. ;)

[phamster]

Just awesome, as usual, Pham.

Obviously, you make it through our storm a bit ago...I thought we were going to get a tornado for awhile there.

thanks jacob..

the storm was nasty.. but logansport got hit hard.. my wife had to stay in shreve hall in the basement.. just got home..

phamster

Thanks folks. The images were taken here in Portland, Oregon. With Intel being located here there is a rather sizeable Indian population. My wife being one of them is originally from Andhra Pradesh, South India. The young lady (9yrs) is the daughter of some very close friends of ours. The mother was a dancer, her big sis is amazing dancer who did her premiere three hour solo performance just after she turned 13 years.

Amazing family originally from Tamil Nadu, South India, the grandfather was the former UN representative for India.

http://www.largelifephotography.com/photos/622100190_TcU6A-L.jpg

http://www.largelifephotography.com/photos/622098846_Q3nXZ-L.jpg

Big sis, also with the 85L
http://www.largelifephotography.com/photos/497706091_HPPwT-XL-3.jpg

together
http://www.largelifephotography.com/photos/497708223_YuZ9t-XL.jpg



lighting in the studio is so good.. well done.. subjects clothes are so colorful !

[MigsVuitton]

Birthday Bokeh with the 85L

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3441/3821554954_96a1f32bde_b.jpg

[eth3rton]

Nice shot MigsVuitton!

[tonylong]

Shakti, OMG, please put together a POTN list of people around Portland for when there is an event like this -- it's beautiful!

[michaelj]

My daughter, aged 12 hours.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3510/3840162015_368292658e_o.jpg
@1.2

[Madweasel]

Congratulations michaelj. She looks unimpressed with the beauty of the lens.

[J-B]

congratulations michael

[ScootersDaddy]

Migs, that's a very cool shot!

[cbfabbri]

Some from the first walk with this great lens on a 5D-2

http://www.chrisfabbriphoto.com/pics/fazendinha_ago2009/images/fazend_010.jpg




http://www.chrisfabbriphoto.com/pics/fazendinha_ago2009/images/fazend_019_2.jpg




http://www.chrisfabbriphoto.com/pics/fazendinha_ago2009/images/fazend_017_2.jpg

[yulchek]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3194/3842695487_6afc5f1c70_o.jpg

Canon 40D
EF 85mm 1.2 LII
Our baby Daniel

[brownbugger]

Thanks folks. The images were taken here in Portland, Oregon. With Intel being located here there is a rather sizeable Indian population. My wife being one of them is originally from Andhra Pradesh, South India. The young lady (9yrs) is the daughter of some very close friends of ours. The mother was a dancer, her big sis is amazing dancer who did her premiere three hour solo performance just after she turned 13 years.

Amazing family originally from Tamil Nadu, South India, the grandfather was the former UN representative for India.

http://www.largelifephotography.com/photos/622100190_TcU6A-L.jpg

http://www.largelifephotography.com/photos/622098846_Q3nXZ-L.jpg

Big sis, also with the 85L
http://www.largelifephotography.com/photos/497706091_HPPwT-XL-3.jpg

together
http://www.largelifephotography.com/photos/497708223_YuZ9t-XL.jpg

Excellent shots !! mindblowing IQ

[d4wkf]

how about this

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3484/3729592987_c682cf119c_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2581/3737751877_c3efb2234c_o.jpg

[advaitin]

A couple of shots from this morning with the 85 L II.

[shaktipalooza]

Shakti, OMG, please put together a POTN list of people around Portland for when there is an event like this -- it's beautiful!

It happens every year in mid August.

Did you make to Mt Tabor yesterday for the 2009 Adult Soapbox Derby? (http://michaelsessionsphotography.com/blather?p=53)

[tonylong]

It happens every year in mid August.

Did you make to Mt Tabor yesterday for the 2009 Adult Soapbox Derby? (http://michaelsessionsphotography.com/blather?p=53)

No, I never hear anything until it's too late:)! I did, though, hear about a Jazz festival that's happening here in Vancouver this weekend that I might head over to today.

[SeattleSpeedster]

gorgeous shots everyone...

heres some flower action from the local garden...f/1.4

http://www.vispoint.com/album/Dahlias%202009/slides/_MG_4601.jpg

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http://i713.photobucket.com/albums/ww138/FocusPhoto/Weddings/Amanda%20and%20Dave/IMG_8986-Edit.jpg

[tonylong]

That's cool, Geno, the two light sources blend together well. Did you use any flash or was that ambient light? Sometimes ambient really does pay off.

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That's cool, Geno, the two light sources blend together well. Did you use any flash or was that ambient light? Sometimes ambient really does pay off.

Southeast facing window left, incandescent bulbs above.

[AlanU]

Three light sources. :lol: Southeast facing window left, incandescent bulbs above and my flash bounced as best as I could through the bathroom doorway.

I like it!!

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I like it!!

Thanks. You were too fast though, I checked the EXIF and I didn't use the flash on that one. I had edited my post but you obviously beat me. :-)

[tonylong]

It looked like day/ambient, but sometimes it's hard to tell with so many people doing so many fancy things around here. But you definitely caught the ambient magic!

[-g-]

people doing so many fancy things around here


:)

http://i713.photobucket.com/albums/ww138/FocusPhoto/Weddings/Amanda%20and%20Dave/IMG_9565-Edit.jpg

[brownbugger]

this lens really makes the 'eyes pop' , specially female faces !

[tonylong]

OK, busted buddy, you used a flash, so there! Nice shot, though:)!

[tonylong]

Oh and woohoo with the star designs!

[-g-]

OK, busted buddy, you used a flash, so there! Nice shot, though:)!

It was after 10:00 at night, outside. I did try taking a couple without the flash but it just didn't look good.

[BarrySchwartz]

Two recent ones...

Click on the image for exif and larger...

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3006/3854426608_4642ab99cf.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/barryschwartz/3854426608/)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3472/3844900650_699581faae.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/barryschwartz/3844900650/)

[phamster]

Two recent ones...

Click on the image for exif and larger...
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nice photos barry..

here are some recent ones from yet another wedding..


http://i25.tinypic.com/2a77wqt.jpg

http://i27.tinypic.com/99nez6.jpg

http://i25.tinypic.com/kdnwgg.jpg

http://i25.tinypic.com/2d77bwo.jpg

http://i25.tinypic.com/16ge6hv.jpg

http://i30.tinypic.com/2n745rr.jpg

kinda iffy on this one.. little dark on the back group.,.i can bring it up some more..

what do you think?

http://i31.tinypic.com/2hh29af.jpg

[shimmishim]

^^ for a second i thought someone had taken over your account.... until i saw the last picture.

i think this is one of the first sets i've seen without ocf. it's good to know you're capable of doing pictures without it ;)

i like the last one but yea, i think i'd add a little more fill for the peeps in the back. only unfortunate thing is the one girl that's looking in a different direction than everyone else.

my favorite is the one with the groom and all the groomsman

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I like the Bonnie & Clyde stuff. On the last one, if you bring more light in the back then it'll highlight that they're OOF. I'd leave it as is.

[assafphotography]

yet another wedding.....and yet more awesome pictures Pham!

Well done, love the treatment on these pictures. I see that you like using this lens a lot. It's glued to my camera as long as I don't need anything wide. Wouldn't be able to survive without it.

For me this lens isn't overpriced, it's worth every penny. I can make it work for so many situations.

[ALaS]

Pham! Where do you find time to shoot so many weddings!?

[phamster]

yet another wedding.....and yet more awesome pictures Pham!

Well done, love the treatment on these pictures. I see that you like using this lens a lot. It's glued to my camera as long as I don't need anything wide. Wouldn't be able to survive without it.

For me this lens isn't overpriced, it's worth every penny. I can make it work for so many situations.

thanks.. and i am just trying to keep up with you.. he he.. the lens is glued on one of my 5d's and never goes off.. my other combo is teh 5dmkII with the 35L.. great combo sets? right? good equipment will help you get more keepers..

I like the Bonnie & Clyde stuff. On the last one, if you bring more light in the back then it'll highlight that they're OOF. I'd leave it as is.
Geno.. you are right.. i will bring up just slightly.. and not too much.. because the focus is really on the married couple and the concept of the photo is just the bridel party as a support group.. fill in good looks only.. right?


^^ for a second i thought someone had taken over your account.... until i saw the last picture.

i think this is one of the first sets i've seen without ocf. it's good to know you're capable of doing pictures without it ;)

i like the last one but yea, i think i'd add a little more fill for the peeps in the back. only unfortunate thing is the one girl that's looking in a different direction than everyone else.

my favorite is the one with the groom and all the groomsman

thanks.. and he he.. funny.. i would rather flash every single photo.. i am a flashing fool.. he he..

i think i will fix that girls eyes.. should be some what simple to do..

Pham! Where do you find time to shoot so many weddings!?

ALas.. i have been working my rear off.. but august was a weird month for me..

work full time @ subaru.. and 4 weddings.. and many other inbetween shoots too..

i did head shots for 3 purdue halls this month too.. crazy..

i might have 10-15 seniors scheduled in the next month too.. going to have to be a fast pham... ha ha..

time for you to come up with some crazy stuff.. i am looking forward to your photos alas..

phamster

[phamster]

they are such a cute couple..

lighting was 580EXII and a shoot thru umbrella.. and AB1600 at 1/8 power about 20 feet way...




http://i27.tinypic.com/wi7swo.jpg


http://i29.tinypic.com/2hx5z9.jpg


http://i32.tinypic.com/prsi1.jpg


http://i31.tinypic.com/2l9pp3.jpg



really just a concept shot..

http://i25.tinypic.com/731ogn.jpg


and two more..

http://i28.tinypic.com/102l6ap.jpg

http://i25.tinypic.com/2j32wis.jpg

[airfrogusmc]

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y118/airfrogusmc/IMG_0863.jpg

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y118/airfrogusmc/IMG_0886.jpg

[huhging]

I'm not a pro like you guys..., but I just bought this used one, and I'm loving it.

First quick snap from last night.

[airfrogusmc]

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y118/airfrogusmc/IMG_12382.jpg

[airfrogusmc]

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y118/airfrogusmc/IMG_0618.jpg

[phamster]

^^^AIR.. nice framing on the last one..

some from a recent senior session.

http://i31.tinypic.com/invjgw.jpg

http://i27.tinypic.com/16jj6yp.jpg


http://i31.tinypic.com/673b0o.jpg

[Oliviero]

Gorgeous as always, phamster. I'm guessing you used a single off-camera flash with a shoot through umbrella?

[phamster]

Gorgeous as always, phamster. I'm guessing you used a single off-camera flash with a shoot through umbrella?

close.. but i use beauty dish for main lighting.. it puts off just the right amount of harsh but soft harsh lighting.. i can't explain it, but it is a great modifier.. easy outdoors too.. firm and not flimsy like softboxes


2 speedlights to light up the rear with umbrella
1 ab1600 for main light.. beauty dish.


http://i26.tinypic.com/20jh15t.jpg

http://i31.tinypic.com/dw2r1s.jpg

http://i27.tinypic.com/2zyjwjs.jpg

http://i27.tinypic.com/34pb11c.jpg

http://i30.tinypic.com/1253wif.jpg

[echo]

close.. but i use beauty dish for main lighting.. it puts off just the right amount of harsh but soft harsh lighting.. i can't explain it, but it is a great modifier.. easy outdoors too.. firm and not flimsy like softboxes


2 speedlights to light up the rear with umbrella
1 ab1600 for main light.. beauty dish.


http://i30.tinypic.com/1253wif.jpg

Very useful Pham :)

I got the ST-E2 to get started with some off camera flash but it's driving me nuts getting line of sight.

[phamster]

Very useful Pham :)

I got the ST-E2 to get started with some off camera flash but it's driving me nuts getting line of sight.


you are welcome.. the ST_E2 is good if you have the sight.. but really you need some radio transmitters..

http://i31.tinypic.com/2n9xmao.jpg

http://i27.tinypic.com/f5dgqq.jpg

http://i29.tinypic.com/se966h.jpg

http://i28.tinypic.com/e5g406.jpg

http://i31.tinypic.com/u7xo9.jpg

[Double Negative]

^ Looks like someone took the self-tan dial up to "eleven." Whoa.

[hiddengamer7]

Yea the last one is the one that shows it the most, her hand next to her face looks odd because the hand is so white but her face is so tan.

[zariio]

http://photo-zona.net/images/user47227/album15021/large/1251752278_qbih1983_IMG_3854copy.jpg

[phamster]

^ Looks like someone took the self-tan dial up to "eleven." Whoa.

Yea the last one is the one that shows it the most, her hand next to her face looks odd because the hand is so white but her face is so tan.

yes... yes.. she as a red condition on her face.. i didn't ask.. but i think excessive tanning, in the finished production... i will ask mother if she wants the reds removed..

phamster

[jetcode]

http://i713.photobucket.com/albums/ww138/FocusPhoto/Weddings/Amanda%20and%20Dave/IMG_8986-Edit.jpg

I love the mixed lighting in this image ... most likely available light to the outside and a nice warm light source inside

[kansascityshuffle]

Sold my 85 to fund the 135. It will better fit my needs, but I may keep subscribed here just to see Pham's work!

[tonylong]

Sold my 85 to fund the 135. It will better fit my needs, but I may keep subscribed here just to see Pham's work!

Heh! Yeah, nice work gets done with this lens! In fact I have two lenses that I keep track of that I no longer have, and one that I've never had...

[phamster]

Sold my 85 to fund the 135. It will better fit my needs, but I may keep subscribed here just to see Pham's work!


OMMGGG>. why sell this lens?? it is the sharpest most perfect lens...... ok.. others lens are good to... lol..

here are some more just for you KANSASCITY..


http://i32.tinypic.com/2553x4h.jpg


http://i32.tinypic.com/292o17n.jpg


http://i32.tinypic.com/33acb3m.jpg


http://i28.tinypic.com/jt1g5z.jpg


http://i28.tinypic.com/2iw9k02.jpg


http://i28.tinypic.com/2rzdpo4.jpg


http://i29.tinypic.com/nylg2.jpg

[Oliviero]

Awesome Pham! 3 & 6 are my favourites.

[Subimatt]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2604/3882406921_a72c3d908a_o.jpg

[ekie]

pham, last set is great! specially #3, that one is money! :D

[Edle]

Here's a few to add to this thread:

http://img257.imageshack.us/img257/7687/set162schoolpark003.jpg
http://img90.imageshack.us/img90/5017/set162schoolpark023.jpg
http://img253.imageshack.us/img253/6796/sidemirror.jpg

[phamster]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2604/3882406921_a72c3d908a_o.jpg

dreamy look.. love it..